By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2841) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the taxation of the sale of rolling stock. Revenue.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a state-run program to help formerly incarcerated individuals secure housing upon release from prison. The Department of Housing and Community Development would lead this effort by working with correctional agencies to educate people about housing options and connect them with financial support like housing vouchers. The law requires the department to partner with community organizations that have experience in reentry and to include formerly incarcerated people in the leadership of these groups. Additionally, the bill mandates annual reviews of how state housing funds are used for this purpose and requires the department to report its findings to the legislature.
By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Biele of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3248) of David M. Rogers, David Biele and others relative to Native American heritage. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3082) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian for legislation to authorize public agencies and municipalities to create, implement, maintain, and enforce a comprehensive information governance plan for public records. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Armini of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3392) of Steven Owens, Jennifer Balinsky Armini and others relative to the electrification of commuter rail lines of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. Transportation.
Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Massachusetts Department of Education to create and manage a grant program aimed at helping social work students find field placement opportunities. The funding is specifically intended to recruit and retain Master of Social Work students from historically marginalized and low-income communities. Money for this initiative would come from state, federal, or other available resources, including existing trust funds. The legislation seeks to build a more stable and diverse workforce of licensed social workers within the state.
By Representatives Keefe of Worcester and Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3246) of Mary S. Keefe, Steven Ultrino and others relative to establishing a program for local art and community engagement commission in support of local art and community engagement. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
Senate, March 4, 2024 -- The committee on Labor and Workforce Development, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1171) of Paul R. Feeney, Marc R. Pacheco, Jacob R. Oliveira, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to include offsite fabrication work for qualified projects under the prevailing wage laws of the Commonwealth; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1943) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to compliance with prevailing wage laws for offsite fabrication, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2603).
